Red No. 3 and Red No. 40 may look similar, but these food coloring dyes are actually distinct. Here are the main differences between them.
After the Red No. 3 ban, there are now eight color additives approved by the FDA. They are FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, FD&C Green No. 3, Orange B, Citrus Red No. 2, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow ...
Red 3—also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127—has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its FDA approval in 1969. You've likely encountered Red 3 before. It's a common ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 last dye, leading those to think Red Dye No. 40 could be next. How are ...
Discover which popular foods will be affected by the FDA's new ban on Red No. 3, the synthetic dye that adds a vibrant pop of ...
Made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 is a synthetic color additive used to give foods and beverages a cherry-red color.
Houston-area candy manufactures react to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's ban on red dye linked to cancer.
Despite the recent ban, Red No. 3 has been on the chopping block for years. It was originally banned from cosmetics in 1990 ...